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1915.201.5
City of Miomi Beoch,1700 Convention Cenier Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
Mavor Phirip Levine and Memb"" "[:'*E
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manaser
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May 6, 2015
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND CITYVI/IDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE
AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, THROUGH
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
THE CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, TO NEGOTIATE THE
FIRST TWO (21 YEAR RENEWAL TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND XEROX STATE
AND LOGAL SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PHOTO RED
LIGHT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM; WITH THE
RENEWAL TERM TO HAVE AN AMENDMENT TO
TNCLUDE AT A M!N!MUM, A PROVISION FOR FIVE (5)
ADDITIONAL RED LIGHT CAMERA DESIGNATED
INTERSEGTIONS; RELOCATION AND UPGRADE OF
GERTATN EXTSTTNG DESTGNATED TNTERSECTTON(S);AND THE FULL INDEMNIFICATION, HOLDING
HARMLESS AND DEFENSE OF THE CITY BY XEROX
FOR ANY PENDING OR FUTURE LITIGATION; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THAT THE INITIAL TERM OF THE
AGREEMENT SHALL CONTINUE ON THE SAME TERMS
AND CONDITIONS, SUBJECT TO TERMINATION FOR
CONVENIENCE WITHOUT CAUSE BY THE GITY
MANAGER, UNTIL COMPLETION OF NEGOTIATIONS OR
JULY 8,2015, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER.
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Backqround:
ln April 2010, the City of Miami Beach entered into a contract with Xerox State
and Local Solutions, lnc. to begin a photo red light (PRL) ticket enforcement
program. A total of 10 cameras were located throughout the City, from 17th Street
in the South to 71st Street and lndian Creek in the North. While some cameras
were installed in 2010, the program only became fully operational at 9 inter-
sections in 2011.
The intent of the PRL program is to improve public safety by reducing motor
vehicle crashes at traffic signal intersections by holding red-light offenders
accountable for their violations. The Miami Beach Police Department currently
manages the program and monitors 10 cameras in 9 different intersections
throughout the city. The City of Miami Beach's contract with Xerox is set to expire
in May 2015. The Commission must make a policy decision whether to renew or
modify the agreement.
Analvsis:
ln order to inform the Commission's decision on whether to renew the contract, a
multi-year break down for traffic crash data is illustrated. Additional detail
regarding types of crashes by location is also provided.
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Traffic Crashes with lniuries, bv calendar vear at PRL lntersections
Cameras implemented mid-year 2010, 2011 first full year of RLC data
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Year Total Crashes Number of lniuries
Crash Crash Crash Crash Crash
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2005:
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2014:
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"lmportant note: The MBPD believes that the 2013-2014 data is skewed by the
extraordinary traffic conditions in South Beach due to road construction during that time,
particularly in the West Ave/Alton Road corridor.
When analyzing safety, it is important to also consider the fact that fewer crashes
translate to better traffic flow. lt is estimated that each traffic crash takes police
officers 1.5 hours to respond, investigate and clear the roadway. Fewer traffic
crashes mean less frequent lane closures, maximizing unrestricted traffic flow
and reallocating police resources to other calls for service. To help illustrate this,
the number of traffic crashes, with corresponding collision type and camera
location, is attached (see supporting material, 2005-14 data).
FISCAL IMPAGT: (see supporting material)
Since the program's initial investment, revenue has surpassed expenditures.
Until this analysis, however, all staff sa/aries specifically dedicated to the
operation of this program was not included as expenditures. The "True Cost"
column factors in all salaries/benefits under the current operation of the PRL
program. With this correction, a surplus of $189,000 is projected for FY 15/16.
The Miami Beach Police Department has also discussed expanding the program
by adding five additional cameras. These would be strategically placed
throughout the city at key intersections. The new cameras, along with a
recommended relocation of an existing camera, will encompass upgraded
technology that will enhance picture quality. lt is estimated that if these additional
cameras are added, the surplus above expenses for the PRL program would
move from $189,000 to $355,000 annually.
A breakdown of the data specific to ticket fine amounts, as governed by
legislation, is noted below:
o Each ticket cost: $158.00o State of Florida collects: $83.00. City of Miami Beach collects: $75.00
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Proposal:. lncrease the number of cameras by five and deploy to the following, high
volume traffic crash intersections:
o Collins Avenue (SR A1A) and 67th Street
o MacArthur Causeway EB (SR A1A) and Bridge
o MacArthur Causeway WB (SR 41A) and South Fountain Street
o Alton Road (SR 907) and Michigan Avenue
o Washington Avenue and 14th Streeto Move at least one (1) of the current ten (10) cameras that is
underperforming to a location(s) where current traffic crash data indicates
they would be better utilized in addressing safety and subsequently, traffic
flow.
Recommendation:
@inanceandCitywideProjectsCommitteemeeting,the
Committee recommended negotiating the contract renewal with Xerox State and
Local Solutions for a defined period of time and allow an expansion of five
additional cameras.
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RESOLUTION TO BE SUBMITTED
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